Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Jansport Main Campus FX
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack | Feature | Jansport Main Campus FX |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | Cordura |
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Jansport Main Campus FX
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; Yes on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; No on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 40 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Jansport Main Campus FX: which should you pack?
The Jansport Main Campus FX carries 12L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack (20L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Main Campus FX is the lighter pack at 0.605kg (vs. 0.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Main Campus FX; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Main Campus FX is the better call.